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LETTER: Five Residents Back Candidate for Town Councilor At-Large

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Dear Citizens of Watertown,

I am writing to offer my strong support for John Gannon in his campaign for reelection to an at large seat on Town Council. I have attended almost all Town Council meetings since John was elected in 2020. His is not the loudest voice, but it is often the most knowledgeable. As a municipal lawyer, he helped navigate the details of the charter review process, and argued for more resident engagement in our local government. He has strongly supported affordable housing and programs to make Watertown more welcoming to all.

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Town of Watertown Seeks Snow Plowing, Salting & Sanding Vendors

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Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street. The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown:

The Town of Watertown is seeking interested vendors for Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding for the 2021-2022 Snow Emergency Seasons. Contractors may now obtain instructions, specifications and other necessary forms via email at purchasing@watertown-ma.gov or at https://www.watertown-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33714/SNOW-PLOW-Final-Invite-102921-PDF beginning Friday, October 29, 2021 – Wednesday, November 10, 2021 by 11:00 a.m.  

Vendors are required to obtain a response packet and return all documents by mail or drop off no later than November 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to the Purchasing Agent at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.  All vendors are required to submit evidence of vehicle liability insurance at the same time dropping off documents by prevailing time. Vendors will be selected by the Department of Public Works.

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Virtual Hearing on Mt. Auburn Street Redesign Planned by State Officials

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WorldTech EngineeringA hearing will be held to discuss the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Pictured is a conceptual drawing of what the new bus stop on Mt. Auburn Street near Parker Street when plans were discussed in 2018. The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Rehabilitation of Mt.

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New Barbecue Restaurant in Watertown Holding Soft Opening

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Barbecue lovers will have a new spot to visit in Watertown beginning Thursday, Oct. 28. The Don’s BBQ Restaurant will hold a soft opening starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the restaurant located at 93 School St. (the former Avenue Deli and Strip T’s location). The owner, Sebastian “The Don” DiFelice, specializes in Texas-style barbecue, and the restaurant uses only USDA Prime cuts for his briskets, pork shoulder, and pork loin ribs sourced in New England.

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Watertown Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Watertown Schools Program Grants

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the Watertown School Grant Program. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning.  For the first time WCF is partnering with Life Science Cares to fund STEM grants. The application form is available online. Eligibility

Applicants must be public entities or nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.Organizations implementing programs within a school(s) are welcome to apply. It is also required that applicants review their proposed project with the school principal or department chair before applying.

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LETTER: Watertown Resident Endorses Several Candidates in Town Election

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Dear Neighbors,

I’m writing as a lifelong resident of Watertown. After attending St. Patrick’s and WHS, I graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration and major in Economics, then earned a Master’s in Teaching from Brandeis University, where I concentrated in Secondary History Education. I currently work as a Project Manager for a FinTech. Many of you may know me from my work with the Watertown Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) or as Co-Chair of Progressive Watertown (PW).

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LETTER: 85 East End Residents Endorse District A Council Candidate

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Dear Neighbors,

We are a group of East End residents writing to endorse Nicole Gardner for District A Town Councilor and to encourage our neighbors to cast their ballots for Nicole on November 2nd! Nicole has the experience, values, energy, and expertise the East End needs today. We need a business-savvy leader who can negotiate the rapid changes taking place in our neighborhoods. We need a leader with business experience who can help our beloved local businesses prosper. We need someone who understands the way local policies shape our neighborhoods—literally!—as more new developments are proposed across the East End.

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West Suburban YMCA to Host 2 Upcoming Job Fairs

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The following information was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:Discover a great place to work! The West Suburban YMCA is hiring in several departments including Child Care, Membership, Sports, Aquatics, Fitness, and Maintenance. Part time and full time opportunities available! Attend an upcoming job fair at the Y to learn more about open positions and meet with directors and hiring staff. Bring your resume if you have one.